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Secrets of a Mass Grave

Using the techniques of forensic anthropology to gather and analyze evidence....

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Digital Forensics

Using smartphones to explore metadata in a simulated criminal case....

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Gravity Can Do What?

Engineering a gravity-powered electrical generator....

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The Science of Little Boy

Investigating the chemistry behind the first use of a nuclear weapon in warfare....

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Working As a Team

Students take turns playing different roles to learn the essential skill of collaboration....

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Editor's Corner: Forensics: Solving Mysteries With Science

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....

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Science 2.0: Use 3D Printers to Teach Design Thinking

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue covers how a 3D printer is a helpful tool to use when teaching students design thinking, a process for identifying and proposing solutions to real-world problems....

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The Green Room: Species That Benefit From Climate Change

This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue explores invasive plant species and their relation to climate change....

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Focus on Physics: Elementary Electricity in a Nutshell

This column helps teachers build an understanding of physical principles. This month covers the basics of electricity....

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Idea Bank: Document a Crime Scene With Smartphone Apps

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. This month’s Idea Bank discusses how in a forensic science course, students apply their critical-thinking skills and knowledge of math and science to solve sim...

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Career of the Month: Forensic Entomologist

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Michelle Sanford's career path to becoming a forensic entomologist....

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Right to the Source: The History of Fingerprinting

Exploring science and history with the Library of Congress. This month's issue discusses the history of fingerprinting using a poster for a neighborhood fingerprint station used during World War II....